Ruhrchemie

75 Years of Oxo Synthesis

Oxea’s Ruhrchemie Plant Honored as “Historical Landmark of Chemistry”

On their anniversary "75 years of oxo synthesis", Oxea and the Association of German Chemists (GDCh) recognized the pioneering work of Dr. Otto Roelen in the field of hydroformylation (oxo synthesis).

Oxea Celebrates 75 Years of Oxo Synthesis

On September 20, 1938, the German chemist, Dr. Otto Roelen, then the research director at Ruhrchemie in Oberhausen (now Oxea), filed a patent application for the oxo synthesis.